Black / blue winter school shoes or white / blue school sandals (heel and toe protected), Heavy boots should not be worn inside school but may be changed into for playtime etc.

Please ensure ALL items are clearly named as we do not have lost property storage available

All items of Randwick school uniform may be purchased locally from Batemans Sports Ltd in Stroud or online from School Trends. Non badged items such as skirts and trousers are also available from both companies, but there is no obligation to purchase them if you would prefer to use another supplier.

We ask that all uniform items are marked with your child’s name for easy identification. Labels may be ordered from Stikins, and by quoting our school fundraising number 16477 you will make a small contribution to school funds at the same time.

Some second hand uniform may be available from the School Office and can be purchased for a minimal fee.

Please use a PE bag that has a short draw string that can hang safely on the cloakroom peg

Children participating in clubs or activities that need extra clothing, are asked to make use of their school rucksacks rather than bringing in additional bags. Unfortunately cloakroom storage is limited

For those children undertaking swimming lessons, they also require a one piece swimming costume and towel, goggles if needed. Please place items in a waterproof bag

Please ensure ALL clothing is clearly named

Kit items include:

Randwick PE Shirt

Navy shorts/cycling shorts/skirt

Daps/trainers (it is suggested that from Y2, the children wear trainers)

Each child will be issued with a named clear plastic bag in September, for the safe keeping of each child’s school reading books and record. This year we have increased the size to accommodate the range of children’s books.

These protective bags must be used to protect the school books in transit

Please help look after our books by keeping them safe in their bag while at home

Whilst the school will continue to provide the children’s stationery, from Y2, children may bring a pencil case with a small selection of felt pens, colouring pencils, pencil sharpener and eraser. It is often advisable to name each private item.

Scissors or pairs of compasses must not be included as a matter of safety, alongside Tippex-type liquid corrector

Children from Y4 will gradually be introduced to using ink pens (roller ball rather than a biro)

The school will issue each child who uses a pen, a Stabilo-type handwriting pen with an ergo grip for left and right-hand use. These can also be bought at stationery shops locally if they wish to use these at home

The Universal Infant Free School Meal scheme was introduced in September 2014. A hot meal is provided free of charge for all pupils in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2. You are not obliged to take a meal for your child, you may provide a healthy packed lunch as an alternative if you prefer, however we have found that the vast majority of infants have a hot school meal every day. Menus and a guide to the procedure for ordering school meals are available on the School Meals Page.

Please provide a sturdy container that is clearly named as the children’s ‘healthy lunch box’, supporting our Healthy School Status.

Please note that the designated Crisp Day is Friday and we ask that sweets and chocolate are kept for after school treats

A small piece of fruit or vegetable can be eaten at morning break. All infant children are given an additional piece of free fruit each day. On occasion, donations of fruit are made to the school and these are given to the junior children

Milk is also available under the Cool Milk Scheme, please ask in the Office for details

Aluminium flasks for soup / pasta / drink may be used when the weather is cold. Please ensure items are not too hot to scald

Some parents may wish to include an ice pack to keep food cool in the summer as the lunch boxes are stored in the classroom